Macon County property record for 636 E Hays Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Dec 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $900 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-35-178-008 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-35-178-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,888 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 42 ft deep x 163 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Account Number | 070735178008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 636 E HAYS AVE |
| City | DECATUR |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62526-2459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | L 0002 B 03 ELM PARK IN E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 35-17-2E E 42 S 163.5 163.5X42 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELM PARK |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2904 |
636 E Hays Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 E HAYS AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526-2459 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 4460/517 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 E Hays Ave was $900 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Decatur City |
| Unified School District | Decatur School District 61 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $900.00 (+8.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $15,765 (+7.07%) Land $3,555 Building $12,210 | $47,300 (+7.07%) Land $10,666 Building $36,634 |
| 2024 | $833.00 | $14,724 Land $3,320 Building $11,404 | $44,176 Land $9,961 Building $34,215 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 636 E Hays Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 636 E Hays Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DECATUR serves 76,122 people · EPA ID IL1150150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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